Games like Alex Jones: NWO Wars

This is a run-and-gun action game with a conspiracy-themed narrative. Players blast enemies and face bosses in varied environments, featuring Alex Jones's voice lines.

92% positive from 1,825 · 2024 · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $4.44 (2024-10-23)

ActionArcade Shooter 2D PlatformerShoot 'Em UpSide Scroller

Six games like Alex Jones: NWO Wars

Iron Meat

96% positive from 989 reviews202446% finish itDeck Verified

This is a fast-paced, 2D run-and-gun shooter with intense multi-phase boss fights and 2-player couch co-op. Players battle a biomass invasion with customizable characters in a brutal, arcade-style experience.

What players likedPlayers praise Iron Meat as a spiritual successor to Contra Hard Corps, featuring awesome gameplay, interesting lore, and unique enemy design.

The catchControls feel flaky and controller support, especially for player two, is unreliable.

Both are tagged Side Scroller, 2D Platformer and Shoot 'Em Up.

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Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef

87% positive from 3,085 reviews20227% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 2D action-adventure game with hand-drawn graphics. Players shoot through enemies, collect weapons, and unleash a "Waaagh!" for a chaotic, gore-filled experience.

What players likedPlayers enjoy this fun, short, side-scrolling Warhammer platformer with guns, despite some feeling the weapons are underpowered.

The catchFrequent crashes and constant co-op disconnects break up sessions and force replays.

Both are tagged Side Scroller, 2D Platformer and Shoot 'Em Up.

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Kero Blaster

94% positive from 1,535 reviews201530% finish itDeck Playable

A 2D side-scrolling action game where you shoot black creatures from teleporters. It features a frog protagonist and a classic adventure feel.

What players likedPlayers praise Kero Blaster as a fun and replayable run-and-gun game, reminiscent of Cave Story's creator's style.

The catchStiff, floaty movement and a lives system that restarts the whole level on death.

Both are tagged Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up and Arcade.

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RIVE

84% positive from 1,040 reviews20168% finish itDeck Playable

RIVE is a 360-degree shooter/platformer hybrid with a robot hacking mechanic. It offers spectacular, fast-paced combat and exploration with a retro feel.

What players likedRIVE is a challenging, action-packed game with smooth controls, cool weapons, and an engaging story, reminiscent of classic Sega titles.

The catchDeaths come from unavoidable hazards that must be memorised, not reacted to.

Both are tagged Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up and Arcade.

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Super Amazing Wagon Adventure

95% positive from 1,640 reviews2012Deck Playable

This is a fast-paced 2D shooter with a randomized story and permadeath. Players manage a wagon party facing quick, varied challenges with a brutal, unpredictable feel.

What players likedPlayers praise its challenging resource management and difficult choices, reminiscent of classic Oregon Trail-style adventures.

The catchSame short sequence of events repeats too often

Both are tagged Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up and Action.

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Soda Crisis

93% positive from 3,211 reviews202236% finish itDeck Verified

This is a fast-paced, side-scrolling shooter with smooth movement mechanics and quick retries. Players fight futuristic enemies with advanced gear in a challenging rescue mission.

The catchAiming is locked to your movement direction, which makes the gunplay feel clumsy.

Both are tagged Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up and Shooter.

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More about Alex Jones: NWO Wars

What players liked

Players say it's a "Metal Slug clone" with "tight and responsive controls" and "amazing" visual effects.

The catch

It is beaten in under an hour and far too easy to offer any real challenge.

Reviews: 92% positive from 1,825
Released: 2024
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $4.44 (2024-10-23)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 92% positive, but with 1,825 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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